Immigrant Song

Kim Richey -- outta Nashville, into Austin.

"...But while these New Economy upstarts flowered and flamed out, a quieter, more enduring,..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Music Feature by John T. Davis

Is Knowledge Power?

A profile of precarious global intelligence firm Stratfor

"...from Washington, D.C.). What Stratfor produces is the information economy's equivalent of guns: knowledge about the world that can..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Dancing About Architecture

Ken rants about moving under the Congress Ave. bridge.

"...points out, in the interest of "boosting" the local economy, the current city administrators are "boosting everybody right out..."

May 5, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Sea Cruise

Sailing into the sunset on Delbert McClinton's Blues Crusie.

"...same night, pianist Nick Connolly is playing his second gig. Before the Norwegian Sea even left port, he was..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Pimping Art, Roasting Beans, Milking Oats: The Dear Diary Story

Amalia Litsa’s vegan coffee shop stays creative to survive

"...influence on my career: I got my Scanner Darkly gig [as animator for Richard Linklater's film] because I learned..."

April 15, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...The impact of SXSW’s cancellation on the local economy is of great concern to elected leaders, business owners,..."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Help Desk

Need a few extra bucks? We look at the tech world's latest apps you can use to supplement your income.

"...The best way to strike gold in the sharing economy remains Airbnb. If you own a house or have..."

June 26, 2015 Screens Column by Michael Agresta

The Best Imitation of Myself

Chatting with Ben Folds about his new box set

"...on vinyl. We started to do that, but the economy wasn’t really right for it, so I had to..."

Oct. 27, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Three Guys, a Girl, and a Dog Named Friday

Austin film collective Jollyville Pictures on its ingredients for success

"...loves, to be sure – and like the bill-paying gigs that his fellow Jollyville members also have taken on,..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Art of the State

Retiring director Rick Hernandez reflects on three decades with the Texas Commission on the Arts

"...and he accepted, thinking it would be a one-time gig. But that job led to others, which led to..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...musician. When the Sardines' bass player couldn't make a gig, we always enjoyed it when Danny filled in. I..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...affirmed knowing that their efforts contribute to saving "our" economy...."

April 16, 2004 Column

What I Learned at the Dot-Bomb Revolution

Robert Bryce recounts his short, happy career in the Internet wave

"...like any writer in a new job, the new gig was great. I worked out of my home office...."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays

A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM

"...Music Census highlighted fault lines in the local music economy still referenced in current policymaking – including that 75%..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW

No badge, no wristband, no problem

"...SXSW on a budget. Just Food: Community, Culture, and Economy..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Dina Barrish

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...Both request over $20 million to support Austin's music economy from the federal American Rescue Plan and General Fund...."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...LBJ School of Public Affairs, where he studied political economy, then scored a fellowship to be the city manager..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New City Music Manager: Erica Shamaly

Marketing veteran takes over top municipal music post

"...to focus on programs that drive the local music economy...."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...just stuck in some construction zone." Besides the radio gig, Bearden's best known for the long-running Tuesday night PUNCH..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: A Success Story

You can't hold her hand all the way to the altar, and it would be a terrible idea if you did

"...you for wingwomaning me into that vocation. This advice gig is bound to play out sooner or later. The..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Playback: The Return of the Austin Smoking Ban

A decade after the initial smoking ban, local health group hopes to stomp out smoking patios

"...and pour millions of dollars annually into our local economy. We're hopeful a shared solution can be found."..."

July 22, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...which read in part: "The entire Gulf ecosystem and economy was disrupted by BP's disaster, which serves as a..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...tornado Reignwolf, who also made waves with a midweek gig at the Continental Club, observed that his crowd had..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

One Big Guitar

The return of the True Believers

"...contests opening for the Big Boys, and Oklahoma City gigs where they were expected to play three sets when..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Off the Record

The fast and the furious: the sentencing of J Kapone, Steve Wertheimer's Hot Rod Revolution, and 'How to Tour in a Band or Whatever'

"...shit all the time, drink less beer at the gig. You will play better & feel better. What are..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Austin Chamber Music Festival 2010

Week two brings to Austin two eminent string quartets and a rockin' jazz trio

"...Chamber music occupies a unique position in the arts economy. Whereas large ensembles or superstar soloists require huge investments..."

July 16, 2010 Arts Feature by Michael Kellerman

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Reggae Fest

Auditorium Shores, Friday, April 16, 2010

"...hundred milligrams of caffeine, general angst about the tanking economy, and the imminent onset of swimsuit season, and you’re..."

April 16, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: SXSW Screening of 'Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo'

Paramount Theatre, Saturday, March 14, 2009

"...this isn't the first time Texas has been the economy's prison bitch). In 1986 the rodeo arena in Huntsville..."

March 13, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Queen Bee

Buzzing with the queen of the bumblebees, Lucinda Williams

"...was written for Tom, too. That's a new one [giggles]...."

Feb. 20, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

TV Eye: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Uh oh. Turns out Jay Leno's not going away after all.

"...The Tonight Show – Conan O'Brien still gets that gig – just Jay. He's not going away. This move..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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